AIRPORT ADMINISTRATION​

Mr. Coughlin comes to Pensacola International Airport after a 29 year career in the United States Navy as an aviator and commanding officer. He was Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s base commanding officer from 2011 to 2014. Mr. Coughlin worked as the Assistant Director-Operations at Pensacola International Airport from 2014-2017 before working as the Assistant County Administrator for Escambia County. In 2019, Mr. Coughlin returned to the airport as the Deputy Airport Director and became Airport Director in June of 2020 after the retirement of the previous Director.

Ken Ibold has a 25-year history in airport planning and aviation consulting. Ken comes to Pensacola International Airport after a 12-year stint at the national aviation consulting firm RS&H, Inc., where he was the Aviation Planning Service Group Leader for the Southeast Region. He holds a Master’s Degree in Transportation and Urban Systems from North Dakota State University and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin. He is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Byron Burkhart graduated from Broward College with an Associate of Science degree in Airport Operations Management. He continued his education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University earning a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Aeronautics and a minor in Public Safety & Business. Before joining the team at Pensacola International Airport in 2018, Mr. Burkhart worked over 12 years with Broward County Aviation Department as Airport Operations Supervisor and SMS Administrator and 4 years as Sr. Manager Airside and Safety at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. As Assistant Airport Director – Operations at PNS, Mr. Burkhart oversees several departments including security, maintenance, airfield, airline operations, among others.

As Assistant Airport Director of Finance Ms. Amentler is responsible for developing and executing the Airport’s fiscal strategy and administrating its $30-40 million annual budget.  This position leads a team of professionals engaged in a variety of department work including tenant and service providers, contract management, and daily accounting functions such as accounts payable/receivable. She holds a BSBA in Accounting from the University of West Florida and a Masters in Accountancy from the University of West Florida.  She is a Certified Public Accountant and an active member of the Government Finance Officers Association , the Florida Government Finance Officers Association, and the Panhandle Chapter FGFOA. Before joining the team at Pensacola International Airport, Ms. Amentler worked for the City of Pensacola’s Finance Department for 17 years with the Deputy Finance Director as her the last position held.    

Mr. Laven joined the Pensacola International Airport staff in 1996. As Airport Administration and Contracts manager, Michael works to assist in the day-to-day functions of the airport. He works extensively with our tenants and coordinates our bidding, proposals, and contracts. Mr. Laven has a BA in Accounting from the University of Florida, and a Masters in Accounting from the University of West Florida. He is a Certified Public Accountant and an active member of the American Association Airport Executives, The Florida Government Finance Officers Association, and Panhandle Chapter FGFOA. Mr. Laven received the American Association of Airport Executives’ Accredited Airport Executive designation in April of 2007.

As Airport Maintenance Manager, Mr. Levi Treadaway is responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep of the airport facilities and airfield.  After serving four years in the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Treadaway started in 2009 as an Airport Operations and Maintenance Technician in Minot North Dakota before moving to Dickinson North Dakota in 2014 as the Airport Operations and Maintenance Manager.  Mr. Treadaway came to Pensacola International Airport in December of 2020.